JUNE 2010 MEMPHIZM POETRY SLAM

Yep folks, it’s about that time. The battle for the JUNE 2010 SLAM TITLE happens this Tuesday, June 29th/7PM @ Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge (6135 Mt. Moriah)

Last month Ms. Dee-lite of Inner City South took home the May 2010 title, and $100 cash prize, and she will battle a new roster of poets for the June 2010 title, trophy, and $150.00 cash prize!!! Guest judges and entertainment will be in the building!

The poetic battles get more powerful and passionate with each upcoming month! So come check it out!

Call 901.289.0490 or email: memphizm@gmail.com

AND THE WINNER IS......................

Ms. Dee-lite, of the dynamic husband and wife duo – INNER CITY SOUTH! She took home the $100 cash prize, trophy, and BRAGGING RIGHTS!

This month’s slam featured fierce competition from: AZ Truly, Seven, T-Remedi, Mister, Poetic Prince, and of course, Hardface. Ms. Dee-lite, along with Mister, Hardface and T-Remedi scored perfect 10's from all 5 judges, but in the end it was only Ms. Dee-lite and Hardface in a lyrical battle for the title!

Opening up our slam and bringing energy to the crowd was 18 year old rapper Tim, aka ROYAL‘T performing “Good Timez”.

Shout out to our special guest judges and business owners: Patrick Covington of Patrick C Photography, Joseph Boyd of Univer Soles, and Tamika Heard of Makedas Cookies!

It goes down again next month….June 29th…at Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge! WHO WILL TAKE THE JUNE MEMPHIZM SLAM TITLE?????!!!!!!

Want to enter the Slam or need more info? Call 901.289.0490 or email Memphizm@gmail.com

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Check out an important video announcement from a fellow Memphizm Supporter!

THE CHAMP IS HERE!!!

Memphizm Poetry Slam

THE CHAMP IS HERE!!! THE CHAMP IS HERE!!! THE CHAMP IS HERE!!! HE GOES BY THE NAME OF THE IMMOOOOOORTAL HAAAAARRRDFACE!!!STANDING IN THE RIGHT CORNER WITH NO DEFEATS BACK TO CLAIM THE CROWN IN MAY!

Yes ladies and gentlemen The Immortal Hardface
was crowned the 1st Memphizm Poetry Slam Champion!

Who will attempt to unseat "the immortal one" or will

Hardface tramplemore competition? If you spit hot fire

and you want to do something about this situation,PUT
YOUR POETRY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS!!! Don't talk about it BE ABOUT IT! This month the cash prize goes up to $100, be in the building to witness lyrical assasins and poetic doctors more prolific than any you've heard

before!!! Memphizm Poetry Slam...Hope you got your popcorn ready!!!

Time:7 pm 5.25.10

Location: Zodiac Restaurant and Lounge 6135 Mt. Moriah Rd. Extended

A Mother's Love is Like Food for the Soul

Join us for Open Mic on Saturday, May 8th at Steppin Up Beauty & Barber as we celebrate the strength, beauty and love of the mothers in our lives.

Date: Saturday, May 8th

Location:
Steppin Up Beauty & Barber
4565 Quince Road
Memphis, TN

Time: 8PM

Price: $10 at the door / Free to the first 10 poets
Contact:
Duran Jackson: 901.289.0490
Alesha Shaw: 901.258.7637

Memphizm hosts its first poetry slam 4/20 and 4/27 at Zodiac Restaurant and Lounge: 6135 Mt. Moriah - located in the Peach Tree center. This is event will be AMAZING! Performances by UndenYable! Guest judge Shalishah "Petey" Franklin, DJ CP and awesome poets aka the best in the city! I hope you got your popcorn ready - if not we got you! Complimentary popcorn for all guests in attendance! Show starts at 7PM! $10 Entry! For more info, call 901.289.0490!!

Forecast calls for "April Showers".....

This Saturday, April 17th words of wisdom will flow just like rain. This event is featured at Steppin Up Beauty and Barber Parlor on 4565 Quince Road and features dynamic spoken-word female poets all in an intimate setting with complimentary strawberries/cherries and chocolate fountain for our guests.
Come experience "the Garden" of wisdom! 7PM-9:30PM $10 @ door. Call 901.289.0490 for more info
Encore performances will be announced